Umpire TV controversy cost us, fumes Irish skipper
Saturday, 12 March 2011
MOHALI, Mar 11 (AFP): Angry Ireland captain William Porterfield slammed a controversial umpiring decision involving Gary Wilson in their crunch World Cup defeat against the West Indies Friday.
Wilson was adjudged leg before wicket by on-field umpire Asoka de Silva when the batsman was cruising at 61 and the decision was referred to TV umpire Bruce Oxenford.
TV replays showed the batsman had offered a shot but de Silva upheld his decision as the ball was pitching in line of the stumps, prompting Wilson to indulge in an angry exchange with the veteran Sri Lankan umpire.
De Silva stuck to his guns even after Wilson had asked for a second review.